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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

COLUMN: College has changed. And now I hate it

COLUMN: College has changed. And now I hate it

Katja Benz, Columnist December 7, 2021

For some students, they do not remember in-person college, let alone in-person school. I, on the other hand, started college in May 2018, which was pre-pandemic. Honestly, I remember loving my experience...

COLUMN: Why we’re lonely and what we can do about it

COLUMN: Why we’re lonely and what we can do about it

Ian Palacios, Columnist December 7, 2021

Over the course of the past two years, social isolation has increased as a result of our attempt to slow down the spread of COVID-19. An unfortunate outcome of this is an increase in loneliness. Before...

COLUMN: Transgender people have always existed

COLUMN: Transgender people have always existed

Ian Stobaugh, Columnist December 6, 2021

Coming out is always difficult. There’s no question about it. I’ve come out a lot, especially when I was figuring out my identity and unsure of myself. When I realized I was transgender, I had to come...

COLUMN: Is policy more important than students getting to eat?

COLUMN: Is policy more important than students getting to eat?

Killeen Reidy, Columnist December 6, 2021

Last month, EIU’s Civic Engagement and Volunteerism Office and Health & Counseling Services focused on the issues of food insecurity and waste. While it is great that these offices made sure to bring...

COLUMN: Significance of Barbados breaking colonial connection

COLUMN: Significance of Barbados breaking colonial connection

Destiny Blanchard, Columnist December 5, 2021

On Nov. 30, Barbados made history by becoming the newest republic and got rid of Queen Elizabeth as their head of state. This act was one of the few connections the new Republic had to their colonial bonds...

COLUMN: Public transportation needs more federal funding

COLUMN: Public transportation needs more federal funding

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Columnist December 5, 2021

Lately, I find myself envying other countries for how much more put together they seem than the United States. Countries such as New Zealand and Taiwan for how well they have handled the COVID-19 pandemic. Countries...

COLUMN: Exciting MLB offseason changes

COLUMN: Exciting MLB offseason changes

Ryan Meyer, Columnist December 2, 2021

Maybe it’s because I’ve been following it more than years past, but the Major League Baseball offseason is exciting. Seeing the big-name free agents changing teams left and right is a lot of fun, and...

COLUMN: Its time to check your Spotify Wrapped

COLUMN: It’s time to check your Spotify Wrapped

Maya Kurth, Columnist December 2, 2021

I’m not a big fan of holidays, but I am a big fan of music. One of my favorite days of the year is Dec. 1 because Spotify Wrapped is released. I love seeing the statistics for what I listen to and comparing...

COLUMN: The Interactive Van Gogh Exhibit truly is immersive

COLUMN: The Interactive Van Gogh Exhibit truly is immersive

Elise Keane, Columnist December 1, 2021

While I was home for Thanksgiving break, we were looking for things to do, and my youngest sister suggested that we go to the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit in Chicago. I had seen a couple of my friends back...

Ellen Dooley

COLUMN: America centralizes Christmas as its winter holiday

Ellen Dooley, Columnist December 1, 2021

As we approach the holiday season, there are some things I keep seeing. Christmas, everything is Christmas. While it is a widely celebrated holiday, it is important to realize that other winter holidays...

COLUMN: Reasons that hustle culture is awful

COLUMN: Reasons that hustle culture is awful

Katja Benz, Columnist November 30, 2021

When the pandemic hit in March of 2020, I think there was a bit of a lull in the world. As everyone was stuck at home, I tried searching for things to do. This went from just finishing the last semester...

COLUMN: The ethics of gift giving

COLUMN: The ethics of gift giving

Ian Palacios, Columnist November 30, 2021

December just started, and soon you'll be considering what gifts you may receive or purchase for yourself if you celebrate a gift-giving holiday. However, there might be something fundamentally wrong with...

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